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Welcoming Home just 5 min. from the AFA

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Exterior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Interior
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12334 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Monument, CO
  • Place, US Air Force Academy
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Palmer Lake Regional Recreation Area
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Western Museum of Mining and Industry
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Colorado Springs, CO (COS)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Welcoming Home just 5 min. from the AFA

This 5 bedroom, 3600 sq ft home, sleeps 12+ people and has 2 living areas. The upstairs consists of a master bedroom (king bed and 5 piece bath), two additional bedrooms ( both King beds), and an additional full bathroom. The main floor has one bedroom ( 1 set of twin bunk beds), and the basement has an additional bedroom (1 king bed) along with a full bath. We keep a baby crib at the house along with several air mattresses if needed. The kitchen is fully stocked with utensils, pots/pans, dishes, glasses, crockpot and even dishes for the kids. We also have a booster seat/high chair for our smallest guests. We are located in Monument, just five minutes from the Air Force Academy North Gate entrance in a quiet, family-friendly neighborhood.

This home is furnished with all the items that make it a wonderful 'home away from home': cozy mattresses for a great night's sleep, 2 dining areas to seat 13 comfortably (card table and 4 additional chairs upon request),and wonderful sofas for visiting, relaxing or watching TV/movies. The kitchen is fully furnished with all the cookware and gadgets you need for wonderful meals or snacks. Outside, you will find a relaxing hot tub, a fire pit, 2 grills, and swing set. Come enjoy a wonderful, relaxing vacation - use your 'home away from home' as a base to enjoy all that Colorado Springs and Denver have to offer.

The Colorado Springs airport is about 35 minutes away, as well as the Denver airport being about 1 hr. 10 minutes away. There is so much to see and do... all within a short drive! The Air Force Academy is a quick 5 minute drive. Spend time relaxing on the back deck or go for a walk on the Sante Fe Trail (a 2 minute walk from our front door!). Exploring the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is always a blast! The cog rail will take you up to the top of Pike's Peak, or take a walk through the Garden of the Gods and visit Balancing Rock. Visit Seven Falls or explore the Cave of the Winds. The kids might enjoy Santa's Workshop or driving through the mountains. Cripple Creek is not far away, and Denver is a little over an hour away.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to US Air Force Academy. Features include laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. A kitchen and 3.5 bathrooms are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3.5 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 5-minute drive from US Air Force Academy and 7 minutes from Western Museum of Mining and Industry
Welcoming Home just 5 min. from the AFA offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Welcoming Home just 5 min. from the AFA Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness

All Together Home

This was the perfect place for my parents, brother and his wife and three kids (7, 5, 1), and my other brother his wife and two kids (5, 2) and dog. There was plenty of room for all of us to have our own rooms to chill out, but also plenty of places to gather together in the kitchen, dining room, and multiple living spaces. The 4 bathrooms were also great for all of us. It was close to our extended family in Monument, lots of food options and different places to walk and play for the kids. I loved walking to the crushed limestone trail in the morning and taking a long walk before the heat of the day kicked in. The views on that trail can't be beat. The house had recently been redone and everything was beautiful and clean. Because it had recently been redone, there were a few things amiss like the ice maker hadn't started and a towel bar needed to be tightened down. Heather - the host - responded quickly and made sure things were addressed and taken care of. She's great and and great to work with. The wifi was strong. My nieces and nephews could easily access the streaming services on the TVs for their morning cartoons. There was also a great little carpeted room under the stairs that my nieces and nephews loved playing in. The swing set in the backyard was popular too. They aren't quite tall enough to play with the foosball table and pingpong table, but that would be great for older kids and adults. The hot tub was a nice place to relax at the end of the day too.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love this property!

This is the second time we’ve stayed here. Absolutely love this home. It’s comfortable, cozy, and spacious. From fresh flowers and homemade cookies waiting for us upon arrival, to the comprehensive list of local sites and amenities, the host is thoughtful, kind and responsive. There’s a nice size, fenced yard for our dogs, plus nearby hiking trails in this quiet, family and dog friendly neighborhood. If you’re visiting the Colorado Springs area, highly recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful experience

Lovely house, great location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

House was perfect for our large family. The house is filled with toys, games and activities for the kids. Couldn’t have asked for a better location. It was all perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home in cute neighborhood

Can I give more than 5 stars?! Loved this home! Perfect location for our trip with plenty of shopping and dining close by. Heather was a gracious host, left us cookies for our arrival-a welcome treat after our long drive. She was available for questions, if needed, but her comprehensive list of instructions for the house contained all the information we needed. The house was impeccably clean and ready for us upon arrival. The fenced yard was a nice size for our 2 medium sized dogs and the neighborhood was cute with walking paths nearby. Thank you for everything-we’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House, Great Location

We highly recommend this spacious house in a wonderful neighborhood, close to Colorado Springs. The owner was friendly and communicative, even left a huge plate of chocolate chip cookies for us. Having four bathrooms was a treat, and the newly remodeled master bedroom was amazing. We appreciated the hot tub and the pet-friendly environment. Book it with confidence.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best stay ever!

It was such a beautiful property, it was so comfy, working with Heather was amazing. We will definitely stay here again. My son absolutely loved the downstairs and the "little room" he was so sad to leave. All the kids loved playing and staying at this property. It was nice for everyone in our party!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful home

It was a great family stay
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betsy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a great place to stay with kids!

So. Many. Toys! And an awesome hot tub for the adults too. She had cookies and roses waiting for us. The place was clean and well stocked. It was a great hang out for our spring break. Plenty of activities at the house as well as nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spring break

This was our first time visting Colorado and we enjoyed every min of it and loved the house. Thank you so much for letting us use your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Home

This home was a lovely place for our extended family to converge for a family wedding in the Springs. The home was large and open and we felt like there was plenty of room, even with 9 of us. The kids loved the basement and the upstairs bedrooms! The master bedroom was huge, and all the beds were comfortable. The hot tub was definitely a favorite place. Our communication with Heather, the owner, was fantastic. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

We had our entire family of 14 here and we had plenty of space. The home was lovely and had lots of games and activities for the grandchildren. The two smallest grandkids loved the “princess” room! Heather was wonderful at check in. Wonderful family vacation.

10/10 Excellent

Larry P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay

The house was excellent for our stay. It was clean and well equipped. As all of our activities took place in Monument, the location was perfect. Heather was easy to work with.

6/10 Okay

Robert L., Chula Vista, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Living out of suitcase.

• There was NO drawer space available to store our clothes. The owners’ personal property filled every closet and dresser. We were living out of our suitcases during our stay. • We could not park our rental vehicle in the garage because it was filled with the owners’ personal property. This was rather inconvenient, considering the inclimate weather we experienced. • I informed the owner I was hosting my 4 grandchildren, ages 1 to 10, and their mom. Upon arrival the owner informed me they staged some of the kids bedrooms with very old and fragile antique toys, which could be broken or hazardous. We had to scramble to make the residence “kid safe” before allowing the children inside.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

DeAnn J., Pecatonica, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious home

We had a wonderful time in the Colorado Springs area. This home was in a great location for the places we were visiting. There were plenty of restaurants and conveniences within a few miles of the home. The home owners were very helpful and accommodating. We would highly recommend this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Monument Colorado

everything was wonderful! Great house, great neighborhood! Heather was super easy to work with and very accommodating

10/10 Excellent

Tony and Marilyn O., Springville, Itah

Great vacation house for our family reunion

The owner was very accommodating to our large group. Plenty of beds and spare mattresses for the youth. They loved the hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

Enjoyable & Relaxing

Heather was a great hostess. She worked with our arrival time, showed us around and made us feel comfortable in her home. The location was convenient with stores near-by. The house worked great. The décor was rich with character and inviting both inside & outside. With bedrooms and bathrooms on multiple levels, we all had our privacy. The beds were comfy, the linens nice and plush, fluffy towels. The gathering areas like the kitchen & dinette allowed for good social time. The kitchen was well stocked with supplies (spices, baggies, paper towels, nice dishes & flatware, pots/pans, utensils). The frige was spacious, clean and cleaned out to give us plenty of space. The deck was our favorite hang-out spot with comfy furniture and just a few steps down to the spacious yard. Everything flowed well. We did not use the hot tub or grills, but they were easily available. We especially appreciated that we could have our dogs with us. Thank you for trusting us with your home, Heather. We will plan on it again on future trips, if you agree to have us back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Connie L.

Home away from home

We spent 11 days while our granddaughter recovered from surgery. It was so much better than the hassle of getting hotel rooms, eating out and finding things to do for 3 energetic tweens and teen. The boys missed the basketball hoop but made up for it with the inside games, and trampoline. The space was great for the 8 of us. We visited sights near by, went fishing at area lakes, enjoyed the hot tub, cooked out and made s'mores. This was our first experience with Home Away and it truly was a great experience. We will definitely do this again.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Guliana H.

Great place to celebrate AF Academy graduation

We had 10 people staying in the house and it was plenty of room for everyone.Young adalts had fun playing games in downstairs area.Great location!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Don P.

Very nice and comfortable home

We rented this house while our house was being remodeled. Very comfortable and all the conveniences close by. The owners are super nice people and we would recommend their property for rental.
Stayed 119 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Perfect USAFA rental home

Our stay was awesome! The owners made the whole rental process from beginning to end very easy and accommodating. We hope to stay here in the future. It was a comfort to know the owners were just a phone call away. Our every need was met. The home was very clean and comfortable with plenty of sleeping quarters. Great neighborhood and close proximity to the Air Force Academy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

2/10 Terrible

Rose K.

Not a good place for children. Pot/pans inadequate for family of 6 . Owner interrupts often.

We were greeted by home owner and reviewed house and how things worked. They wanted us in early which was nice to Get in early. But on check out day the expected us to get out early. Owner showed up early way before check out. She brought maid and interrupted our family breakfast. Stated I had told her that we would be out. There were many valuable toys and decorations. We were asked not to touch or play . This is challenging with small children. Each child's room had many items and not able for our children to play in or to be put to bed at night without being supervised. The first night we wer staying there was a problem with hot tub. Would only run for short periods of time. The second night the grill ran out of propane. Each time we called owner to fix which took time away from our vacation. We will not stay here next year or refer friends.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Marie C.

Family stay for our daughter's wedding!!

Thanks so much to Heather for making our recent stay at the Temple home so comfortable and enjoyable. We brought the entire family, including kids and grand children for an "out-of-town" wedding. Heather was so accommodating by asking if there was anything we needed then providing high chairs and pack-n-plays for us. Our grand children loved all the toys and books and kept them happily occupied. Also, the hot tub, backyard swing set and trampoline were enjoyed many times during our stay. The house was not only beautiful it was comfortable and very functional for all our wants and needs. We felt so "at home" that on "Check-out" day, we forgot about the scheduled time to leave. Heather took it in stride and assured us that the extra 1 1/2 hours we needed were no problem. Thank you Temple family for allowing us to feel so at home away from home!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W., Forney, TX

Perfect home in a great location.

Our stay started off with the owner meeting us at the house and giving us a tour as well as insruction on how to use washing machine, dishwasher, hot tub, wifi etc...Everything was clean and you easily feel right at home. There is plenty of room to spread out. We had a party of 9 and never once felt crowded. 2 story house with basement allowed lots of room to breathe. The home is in a very quiet neighborhood with easy access to the highway. Kids had a great time playing air hockey, outdoor basketball, and we all had a great time relaxing in the hot tub. There is also foosball and lots of board games to play!! The owners were also available to answer questions at all times if we had any. We had a wonderful stay and would do it again!!